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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,326.96, 22,511.28 and 13,804.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,326.96, 22,511.28 and 13,804.56 is: 19,033.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,326.96 : 22,511.28 = 13,804.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,326.96/22,511.28 = 13,804.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,326.96x = 22,511.28 × 13,804.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,326.96x = 310,758,315.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,758,315.44/16,326.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,033.45

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